SB Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield
SB has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 0.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAFNI OL Hafnia |
3,539 M | 81.41% | 552.29% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
2,879 M | 15.69% | 228.81% |
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
5,737 M | 19.97% | 131.64% |
| ECO NYSE Okeanis Eco Tankers |
2,097 M | 11.83% | 103.55% |
| FLNG NYSE FLEX LNG |
1,584 M | 11.17% | 36.47% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
960 M | 5.17% | 46.88% |
| MPCC OL MPC Container Ships ASA |
1,220 M | 9.35% | 31.75% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,444 M | 6.86% | 18.80% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
481 M | 4.61% | 17.31% |
| ZIM NYSE ZIM Integrated Shipping |
2,858 M | 5.35% | 12.35% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
5,737 M | 112.47% | 90.0% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
481 M | 21.14% | 100.0% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,444 M | 16.74% | 100.0% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
2,879 M | 29.03% | 79.1% |
| DAC NYSE Danaos |
2,337 M | 6.91% | 100.0% |
| MATX NYSE Matson |
6,196 M | 4.69% | 100.0% |
| CMRE NYSE Costamare |
1,752 M | 5.65% | 90.1% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
960 M | 5.56% | 95.3% |
| SB NYSE Safe Bulkers |
705 M | 0.50% | 97.0% |
SB Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.3 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-16 | Quarterly | 0.06 | +20% | 0.95% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-09-05 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.21% |
| 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-20 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.3% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.34% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-17 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.3% |
| 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-21 | 2024-09-05 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1% |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-19 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.09% |
| 2023-11-24 | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-14 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.39% |
| 2023-08-17 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.53% |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-05-26 | 2023-06-07 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.4% |
| 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.32% |
| 2022-11-25 | 2022-11-28 | 2022-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.73% |
| 2022-08-19 | 2022-08-22 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1.38% |
| 2022-06-07 | 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-15 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 1% |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-28 | Other | 0.05 | 0% | 1.14% |
SB Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, SB's dividend yield is 3.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.21 USD by the current share price of 6.90.
As of July 2026, SB paid a dividend of 0.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.06 USD.
SB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SB for the next payments are between 0.057 (-5.0%) and 0.061 (+1.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.39%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Safe Bulkers (SB) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Safe Bulkers (SB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.50% per year. Weak growth: SB's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
SB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.37%. If you bought SB's shares at 2.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.37% of your original purchase price.
SB Payout Consistency is 97.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Safe Bulkers has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
SB's 3.87% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SB is 46.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
SB's Overall Dividend Rating is 49.83%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
SB Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-03 03:03 UTC